230i Coupe vs 430i xDrive Coupe
BMW · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
230i Coupe
Beats the 430i xDrive Coupe by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 230i Coupe beats the 430i xDrive Coupe by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 230i Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
255 hp
255 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
6s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$39,900
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
230i Coupe
430i xDrive Coupe
100 m
6.290s
6.338s
1/8 mile
9.267s
9.334s
1/4 mile
13.860s
13.954s
1 km
24.574s
24.713s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 230i Coupe is $39,900 vs $52,000 for the 430i xDrive Coupe — a $12,100 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 230i Coupe or the 430i xDrive Coupe?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 230i Coupe is faster, beating the 430i xDrive Coupe by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 230i Coupe vs the 430i xDrive Coupe?
The 230i Coupe hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the 430i xDrive Coupe does it in 6 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 230i Coupe produces 255 hp; the 430i xDrive Coupe produces 255 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 230i Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the 430i xDrive Coupe reaches 250 km/h.
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